Publisher's Synopsis
It's opening day at the Young Eagles Armor Academy.Excitement is in the air! But, no one is as excited as Flap and his cousin Harpie, who have dreamed of the day that they too would be cadets at the most honored school for eagle training in the world and someday join the ranks of the few that have "earned their wings".There's a big smile on Flap's face, but inside there is a problem. Flap has a secret that no one knows- He is afraid of flying.How will Flap tell everyone? What if they laugh at him? How can he ever hope to soar with the big eagles if he's afraid to leave the ground? In this episode, "Fear of Flying", Flap's fear is overcome by his love for a friend, showing that true love casts out fear.Join Harpie and Flap, along with Will, the little bird with a king-size attitude and the zany and inventive Beakster, who is always getting into the most hilarious predicaments, as they learn the 9 core virtues that an eagle must possess to be a master of the skies.The Young Eagles Armor Academy training takes place in an area known as Halo Cliffs where the cadets learn from their majestic leaders; Commander Goldie and Commander Baldie. The 9 core virtues are based upon the 9 Fruits of the Spirit, from the Bible. Plus, all of the story elements are based upon the actual traits that science tells us about this unique breed of birds. Get ready to take off, because... You Were Born to Soar!
